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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE.
Valuable Property Transferred in
the City OF Huron.

the City OF Huron.
Special to the Globe.
HURON, Oak, March 25.-Tuesday aft
emoOn Augustine Davis, f. IL. Kent,
Leslie Durley, p. B. Lyon and Marvin
Cook purchased of T. f. Nichol, of st.
Paul. the well-known Nichol property on
the corner Of Dakota avenue and Fourth
street. it is one of the finest business loca-
tons in the city and numerous attempts TO
purchase have failed, although large figures
We're offered. The purchasers represent
some of our most substantial business men.
possessed Of abundance of capital to
place upon the premises a magnlf-
icent structure. Rumor has it that these
gentlemen have in contemplation a build
ing especially adapted to the insurance and
printing business. Three prosperous in
surance companies have their principal
offices in this city, viz: The Dakota Mu-
tual the Fidelitv-both fire-and the
Northwestern Life; all three doing large
business. Mr.. Davis is the secretary of
two of the companies, and also the senior
partner Of the firm Of Davis Il ketchum,
publishers OF the Daily Huronite. while the
other gentlemen named i'll the purchase are
more or less interested in the insurance
business. making ii quite probable that a
building as above indicated will be erected.
The purchase is regarded as one of the
most important that has been made for
many months, and is likely to be followed
by others equally important.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
Red field.
SDecial TO the Globe

Speclal 10 the GLOBE.
REDFIELD, Oak, March 25.-The appoint
ment of Mr.. Dye as territorial superntend-
ent creates vacancy in the office of county
superintendent of this county. The vacancy
will be filed by appointment of the county
commissioners at their regular meeting the
fore part of next week. There are several
names mentioned as probable appointees. .
The drug store of ]. G.. Moody, in this city,
has changed hands, j. &. Herman being the
buyer. third drug store will be opened by
Detroit, Mich, party about April L.
a motion to dismiss the Ashton county-seat
contest will be argued before Judge Spencer
at chambers at Huron on Saturday next
Hon. 7. V. Eddy, of Wahpeton, appears for
this city and cou MY. There is but little
doubt that the proceedings will be summarily
dismissed. a. 7. Dikeman, for several years
in the employ of the Chicago u Northwestern
company at this place rs station agent has
resigned his position and will shortly go into
the mercantile business here.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
HIGH WATER ar BISMARCK.
II Way ReSuIf ira Giving the Dakota
Capital a Spl.ndi Water Front.

II Way ReSuIf ira Giving the Dakota
Capital a Splendid Water Front.
Special to the Globe.
BISMARCK, Oak, March 25.-The dav
has been busy one for the railroad com
pany at this point. Transfers from both
ways have all been made successfully and
travellers are beginning to enjoy the variety
of land and water transportation. The
swarnS OF strangers OH the streets Of the
city, which have been SO conspicuous for
the last ten days, have mostly disappeared
and the city has assumed the quiet and
tranquil appearance of yOre The banks
OF the river and of the BLACK sea- south
OF the city are lined all day long with men,
women and children, all intent on getting
some pleasure and satisfaction out
of the unfortunate situation. Oc-
caSionally a small boy gives himself
q bath, through mistake unintentionally
sliding into the water. He is promptly
tshed ont. The special messenger dis
patched by the attorneys yesterday TO sum
mon a witness. found it necessary to swim
his horse through three streams. \ yawl
on its way from Mandan to Bismarck was
struck by floating cake of ice and came
near capsZmg with several persons on
board. The ice still floats in monster cakes
in front of the city and lodges along the
line Of the gorge below, where it presents
the appearance of continuous ice. The
bank is from ten to twenty feet high. The
water has fallen slowly during the day, and
still continues. There are no indications
OF break below. 1t is believed by some
that the current Of the Missouri river will
be changed from the old channel to the
new one now running in front of the city,
thus giving Bismarck an extensive water
front and manufacturing facilities.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
Stars Peculiar order.

Special 10 the Globe.
WASHINGToN, March 45.-A former
resident Of Deadwood, now residing here
and practicing law, says: Sol. Star, the
mayor of Deadwood, is one of the most
conservative men i'll the Hills. lie would
never take any stand on any question I'M
less he had given it thought and had reached
q conclusion that is reasonable. | have
seen his recent order declaring that boys
under legal age shall not be on the streets
later than o'clock, and | know that it
means business. Deadwood is not bad
town, but all Western cities where society
is III a formative state are little outre at
night. 1t is also true that it is not we'll to
have young men running around in the
cities Of the East at night. Deadwood
young men will thank Sol Star when they
are older"
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Garfield SIIlsEII.

SptCIaI 10 lIlt NIODt.
WAsHINGToN, March 25.-Hon. B. G.
Caullield, Of Deadwood, is still unable to
travel. He is under the professional care
of DR.. Townshend, the health officer of
this district. The physician says that he
hopes to be able to greatly improve Mr.
Caulfeld as soon as Onr weather is settled
That gentleman took a severe cold when he
came to Washington last December, and
has never been entirely relieved from its ill
effects. His complaint seems to be in the
nature of inflammation of the bowels, and is
at times very distressing. He is in receipt
Of numerous letters from his friends in the
hills solicitous of his welfare. He was out
for walk this afternoon. the weather be-
ing quite balmy and springlike.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
VICTIMS OF THE RIVER.
Startling Intelligence Received From
Various Flooded Points Along
the Swollen Missouri.
Six Men Lose Their Lives in the Angry
Torrent Not Far from the City
of Bowdle.
Two Large Ranches Now Lie hidden
From View Under Thirty
Feet OF Water.
\ ankIon Looking TOR Il Lively Tus-
sic With The klement--At
Bismarck.

Special TO the Globe. =
BowDLE, Oak, March 35.-At a late
nour this evening the report reaches here
that Jake Mccarthy man named Kirkland
and four others were drowned i'll the Mis-
Souri river. which has been steadily rising
since last Friday night. Owing 10 lack at
teleEraphc connections. no one could be
notified IF the Bismarck flood. SINNERS
aud Wilkins ranches are both under thirty
feet OF water. SINNERS herd OF 200 cattle
was swept away and portion OF wilkins.
Many settlers lost all their household effects
and it IS thought more are drowned. but
not Yet reported. If the water rises two
feet more, both lie Beau and Scranton will
be submerged. Georges are forming on the
Grand river and il is feared the worst is not
vet here
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
W aterIONVsl.
Special to the Globe.

WATERTowN. OAK, March 25.-At meet
ing OF the stockholders of the Electric light
plant Yesterday afternoon, D. c. Thomas was
elected president, o. +. Dewey, vice presi-
dent, j. +. West, secretary, and c. NJ. Cam
non, treasurer. Nv. T. Love is on his way
to Chicago to purchase the plant, which will
be in operation within thirty days. H. r.
Pease returned from Cedar Rapids last eve
ming, having made purchase of 10000
pressed brick for the new opera house at the
above city. E. H. BARNARD returned yes
terday from a business trip to New York
city....A. j. Wiley, formerly of this place
but now of New York city, is here for few
DAVIS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
Winking in the sightpIace.

st. Louis Observer.
A minister's Seven-year-Old son one day,
after service was over and the family had
returned from meeting. said: Papa, dc
you ever look at NE while you are preach
ing?'
The father, thinking he was a little hurt
by supposed neglect. said: ''Certanly, my
son, often look at You and think of you
when l am preaching"
But to-day you did not notice me al
ALL"
Yes. did, son, several times" said the
father.
well, did you see me wink at you two
or three times?"
NO, my son. What did you wink at me
for when l was preaching?''
Il winked at you. yapa, to get you to
stop; you were spinning 1t too long
Pierre is already feeling the beneficial Ell
feet of the appointment of Mayor Mcclure as
commissioner of immigration. Men with
capital to invest are putting in an appearance
and there is more inquiry for reality than
for several years in that section.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
He Dislikes DAY.
Special 10 the Globe


WASHINGTON, March 25.-Secretary la
mar says that he has decided upon the ap-
pointment of Dakota man to the Fargo
land office, but nothing further can be
elected. Commissioner Sparks comedies
with the secretary in the matter, and the
president will probably follow the recon-
mendations Of the interior department. 1t
is indicated that an appointment is about
to be made which will be a surprise to all.
and an agreeable surprise to many Com
missioner Sparks says positively that no
appointment shall be made in his bureau
as favor to Mr.. Day, whom he greatly
djSlikpS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26

so, there is method in his madness, for he
would have the enthusiastic support of the
Democrats, and with his own popularity
and power il will need to beat him
stronger man and better worker than can
no" recall as among the other element.
Inc Whole escapade is reminder of the
manners and methods OF the frontier times
which Rapid City is outgrowing
TWICEH0p
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
Criminal Cases called.

SptCIAI 10 IIt UIOUt-
BISMARCK, Oak, March 25.-In the
territorial court to-day, Andrew Carlson.
charged with numbering Joseph Robinson
on Oct. 5, 1886. and Henry p Baker,
charged with poisoning Peter Olson. the
principal witness against Carlson, both
pleaded not guilty and the cases were set
for trial next week. John O'Donnel, of
this city, indicted for assault with intent to
kill, failed to answer upon his recognizance
and his bond vas declared forfeited
James Peoples and John Quinland, of Bis
marck, are Suret;es in the sum of 81. 900.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26

w. Sheaf. W. II. Arnold j. f.. West. IL.
p. Fahnestock. IL. l.. Sheldon, f. l.. Hill
and f. w. Thomas The capital stock Of
the company is 81. OO0 and they will COM
mence at once the erection on Oak street of
Il large and commodlous building, to be used
as an armory for companies and for public
purposes. Hon. :. b. Van BuSkirl re-
turned tonight from two weeks absence
III ST. Paul. Milwaukee and Chicago, on
business pertaining To law.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
A Wn1er,own Enterprise.

Special to the GLOBE
WATERFOWL, Oak, March 25.-At a
meeting of the stockholders of the new
armory and public hall, the following board
OF directors was elected: S. B. Sheldon, c.
n. Keith, l.. l.. Goddard, B. F. Budd, n.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26

North Dakota loses one OF its oldest and
most popular editors in the retirement of Col
Richardson from the Valley City Times.
With one daily and four weeklies in town of
1000 people, the field was too small for 50
talented q man.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26

A preacher at Pierre recently stated in n
sermon that 80 per cent. of the males there
old enough to swear used profane language
He did not make any estimate of the res pon-
sibilty Of congress in not opening the resery-
alton.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
DAKOTA DOTS AND DAsHEs.
News Notes of Interest 10 the Peo-
pie of the GreaI Territory

Parties from the eastern part of Dickey
county have the past week visited Minneano-
lis and interviewed the management of the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-26
RAISED AN EXCITEMENT

which YOU may be sure the temp erance
people did not strain themselves to allay. A
large Indignation meeting was held. marked
by heated discussions and resolutions de
manding the instant resignation of CAN'T
and Sawyer which they declined on the
spot to do. and ''hu1ed back Defiance in
terms that preserved the unities" of the
parts they had recently been playing. Saw
yer is tue liquor mems candidate for mayor
in the approaching city election. CAN'T is
register OF deeds, a Democrat. elected the
third time in a strong Republican county;
he is le best canvasser in the county;
discreet, frank, courageous and generous.
1t looks, from this distance, as If Gantz
were playing for the mayoralty himself; if
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-01-06
st. Nicholas for January.

"Millet and the Children" with its MI.
merous illustrations, and the curious lit.
tie sketches, will amuse and interest the
readers; and the two Elton papers, give
insite into the manners and customs of
boys today and long ago in the greatest
of all English schools.
THE Story Of Prince Fairyfoot, is con.
tinucd, with clever illustrations; Frank
II. Stockton, in his shipwreck story, ex,
plains wherein 1t held "a Fortunate
Opening" for the hero; "Juan and Juani-
to-" break away from their captors, after
a number of exciting adventures and es-
capes; and Mrs. Alllng's christmas
Conspiracy" eliminates successfully.
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, has an anus
ing story, and the number opens with an
old. time poem called EYE Merrie Christ.
mas Feast" charmingly illustrated.
There are also more Brownies" by
Palmer Cox, and contributions by many
others.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-01-06

The Americanism Of The Century is ex-
hibited in the makeup Of the January
number. Except q short communication
It Is wholly written by Americans. Its
subjects are for the most part American
and chiefly those Of close and present In
terest to our people. Readers Of the life
of Lincoln, by Nicolay and Hay, will be
grateful for the liberal portions Of that
work which are presented. The current
part relates to Lincoln In Springfield; the
first clash with Douglas; the Log Cabin
and Hard Cider Campaign; Linceln's
marriage; his relations with Speeds Of
Kentucky; the Shields duel; and cam
paign Of 1874; and Lincoln's devotion TO
Clay. Among the characteristics OF the
young politician, Is recorded in his own
words that he was opposed to removals
to make places for our friends" A sketch
entitled George Bancroft-in Society, in
Politics. in Letters" is contributed by
Prof. w. M. Sloane, editor of "Tne
Princeton Reciep." Mr.. Edward Akin.
son contributes "The Relative Strength
and Weakness of Nations" In a paper
on Comets and Meteors," Professor s.
p. Langley, gathers up the most recent
scientific knowledge Of his subject. The
second of Mr.. W. q. Brownell's papers
on French S~culptors" deals with Saint
Marceaux. Mercie, and Falguiere. Mr..
Henry James, presents his impressions Of
Coquein, the French actor. Fencing
and the New York Fencers," by Henry
Eckfeid, relates to a sport which has
lately had a marked growth in New York.
Another sport is described in IAN Indian
Horse-race," by G. E. s. Wood. The fic-
ton comprises the opening chapters Of
Mr.. Cables new story, "~Carancro," the
scene of which is located in the Teche
country of Louisiana; 1.-THE Wimpy
A%doptions," by Col. r. M. Johnston, a
humorous study Of provincial Georgia
life; together with the continuation Of
Mr.. Stockton's novel, 1.-THE Hundredth
Man." In addition to the above there are
papers in the War Series, which deal in
probably the most interesting part Of the
Gettysburg fght-the Third day. Gen.
Hunt describes the manGuvres from the
Union point of view, while General E. p.
Alexander of Longstreet's corps adds ac-
count of the memorable ''Pickett's
Charge" Maps and pictures relating to
this attack, and also to the cavalry battle
together with portraits of Gems. Pickett,
Custer, Farnsworth, Sheriff. and Pleas
0nton, make the number enc Of attrac-
~tivencss to veterans. In "Bric-a.B rac''
Bill Nye introduces the public to "The
Coupon Letter Of Introduction"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-01-06
STATE LEGISLATURE.
MEETING OF THE 45th GENER-
AL ASSEMBLY.
Organization of both Branches Nearly
Effected.

Organization OF both Branches Nearly
The State lawmakers convened Mon.
day. Nearly all the members elect were ON
hand. More politicians and lobbyists
were present than usual on the first day
Of The session.
Hon. 7. c. Long, Of Madison county,
chief clerk Of the last Senate. but now a
member Of the new Senate, called the
Senate 10 order. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. Jere Witherspoon. The
Senators present were sworn in, Judge
ID. L. Snodgrass, Of the Supreme Court,
administering the oath.
Hon. T. c. Long. Democrat and Hon.
L. W. Padgett, Republican, of James
county, were placed in nominate on for
temporary Speaker Of the Senate. Long
was elected on the first ballot. receiving
81 votes and Padgett receiving IL.
Three scattering ballots were taken for
permanent Speaker Among those who re.
ceived votes were Brown, Of Hawkins.
and Simerly, Of Carter. Each received
two votes.
The clerk Of the former House, Eth b.
Wade, called the House to order. The
members took the oath.
DR.. r. NJ. Hearn. Democrat. of Cannon
county, was elected temporary Speaker.
The above is the first days business Of
the body.
On Tuesday the morning was consum.
cd in taking seventeen ballots for Speak
er, without a choice. The senators spent
the afternoon in caucus.
In the house six ballots were taken for
speaker and no election made. On the
first ballot Milburn, of Greene, received
the entire Republican strength, 35, but
afterwards the votes were DIVIDED. In
the afternoon nine ballots wero taken
when the House adjourned that the Dem
ocrats might caucus.
Wednesday morning Senator Ewing of
Giles county the selection of the Demo.
cratic caucu was elected speaker. Vote:
Ewing, 20; Nancy of Davidson, 10;
Brown, Hawkins /; Long, Madison, l.
The caucus nominee, j. A.. Harris
("Little JIM, was elected clerk, on the
first ballot, receiving 20 votes. Geo. W.
Griffin, jr., was elected assistant clerk
on third ballot. Nineteen ballots were
necessary to ecure the position Of SER
geant-at-arms to j. p. Hickman. Ca
ruthers Ewing was voted page and Miss
viii Allen Dromgoole engrossing clerk.
The officers were then sworn in and some
minor business transacted, before adj
journment took place.
In the house, Mr.. Clapp, Of Shelby, re.
ceived ninety-four votes for speaker,
Ball, Of Claiborne, three, L. T. II. Wade
was elected clerk, receiving the entire
n%inety-nine votes, For assistant clerk
On the tenth @. w. Crockett received
fifty five and was elected.
For engrossing clerk Mrs. Buchanan
Miss Dance, Miss Davy and Mrs. Suttoi
were put in nomination. Mrs. aBuehsSal
was elected, receiving ifty-one votes
The house then adjourned.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-01-06
Active, Pushing and reliable.

J.J. Hunt can always be relied upon
10 carry In stock the purest and best
goods, and sustain the reputation Of be-
ing active, pushing and reliubl dc, by rec>
ommcnding articles with well established
merit, and such rs are popular. Having
the agency for the celebrated DR.. Kings
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Cures.

w. d. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Re.
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covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
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been entirely cured by use of a few bot
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-01-06
Anecdote Of Gen. Grant.

General Grant, on his return to this
country, is said to have been severely af-
nicted with a cough. contracted while
crossing the ocean, and which had stub
bornly refused to yield to any treatment.
A friend procured for him ~ bottle of
Symphyx, and by lis use he was in n
few hours entirely relieved. He remark.
ed to his friend: "Men look upon me as
a great soldier, but this bottle of Sym
phyx is greater than I. My calling has
been TO destroy mems lives, but this med.
icine Is o victorious savior Of men.
shall never be without 1t again.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-01-06

Exposure to rough weather, getting
wet, living in damp localities, are tavor>
able to the contraction Of diseases of the
kidneys and bladder. AS a preventive,
and cure Of all kidney and liver trouble,
use that valuable remedy, DR.. j. II. Nc.
Leans Liver and Kidney Balm. $l.U0
por bottle. For sale by j. j. Hunt.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-01-06


The contents of the January Eclectic
will please Its readers not only from the
special Importance Of many of Its articles,
but from their variety. This being the
first number of the new volume, it con
tains a fine steel engraving Of Milan Ca
thedral. %"Stepniak" the Russian revo.
lutionist, has the place of honor in a pa
per on 1.-THE Moujiks and Russian De.
mocracy," which casts much light on the
internal politics Of Russia. Prof. Sidg-
wick's article on Economic Socialism
is a valuable contribution to the labor
discussion. Democracy and Taste" is
the caption of q discussion of how far
1.-THE rule of the many" affects the devel.
opment of the more refined branches of
art and literature. There are several
purely literary papers of great interest in
the number, among which special atten.
ton may be called to those entitled ',Sir
Samuel Ferguson" "Gustave Flaubert
and George Sand,' "Henry d. Thoreau''
and "Chancer and Bocaccio." The
Countess Of Jersey contributes a very
racy article on "Our Grandmothers," and
Lady Dixie has a paper sketching the
history Of "The Royal Academy of
Painting and Sculpture in France"
Most people will turn with eager interest
to the timely article on 1.-THE Rulers OF
the Balkans" and also 10 the strong pa.
per on England versus Europe" by
'Diplomaticus." Other highly readable
contributions are the "Gastronomic Val
ues of Odors'' by Henry T. Finck, "the
Philosophy Of Dancing" and "Will Cul
ture Outgrow Christianity" There arc
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